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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.50, 1,024.23 and 272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.50, 1,024.23 and 272.23 is: 407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.50 : 1,024.23 = 272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.50/1,024.23 = 272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.50x = 1,024.23 × 272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.50x = 278,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,826.13/683.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.94

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